Does it typically happen after you've been cruising for a while? I have that issue with my clutch from time to time after I've been running along for several miles without shifting.
Not sure what causes it.
Not sure what causes it.
Weird clutch feel
So I got my clutch finally bled well but I got a weird issue where my clutch gets hard randomly. So I started looking at master cylinder reservoir when it got hard to push and the fluid rose above the max line when the pedal felt hard. I also notice my brakes can get super touchy at times. Is this a sign of a failing master cylinder because I don’t know why my clutch does this? I was thinking about replacing vacum pump as well.
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Ya it does do it after I’m cruising sometimes. Other times it’ll be random in the city.
Do you still have the stock rubber clutch line?
It has a restrictor and small orifice that can fail.
Vacuum assist is for brakes, not the clutch.
Other option is something else is sticking internally or similar idea.
It has a restrictor and small orifice that can fail.
Vacuum assist is for brakes, not the clutch.
Other option is something else is sticking internally or similar idea.
I deleted both of the restrictors and have a stainless line.Do you still have the stock rubber clutch line?
It has a restrictor and small orifice that can fail.
Vacuum assist is for brakes, not the clutch.
Other option is something else is sticking internally or similar idea.
Mine gets stiff when it's a hot day and I've driven for more than 20 minutes. I've always thought it was the restrictor, the plastic getting hot and expanding into its orifice. Maybe the stock slave cylinders are a bit wonky.
So I got my clutch finally bled well but I got a weird issue where my clutch gets hard randomly. So I started looking at master cylinder reservoir when it got hard to push and the fluid rose above the max line when the pedal felt hard. I also notice my brakes can get super touchy at times. Is this a sign of a failing master cylinder because I don’t know why my clutch does this? I was thinking about replacing vacum pump as well.
Do your brakes get super touchy in the morning?
Ya they doDo your brakes get super touchy in the morning?
That's normal. Moisture in the brake pads. Some brake pads do it more than others. I found the OEM Fords are pretty bad about it.
Ah makes sense I’ll change them out eventually. I just wanna figure out why my clutch randomly gets stiff lmao.That's normal. Moisture in the brake pads. Some brake pads do it more than others. I found the OEM Fords are pretty bad about it.
PubertyAh makes sense I’ll change them out eventually. I just wanna figure out why my clutch randomly gets stiff lmao.
😂😂Puberty
I got this sometimes, then when I changed to an RS slave it never came back.
Hmmm ok I’ll probably do that when I get a built trans thx for the helpI got this sometimes, then when I changed to an RS slave it never came back.
You could also try changing to a braided line, like other have said. That should just be something you do as maintenance at this point.Hmmm ok I’ll probably do that when I get a built trans thx for the help
I have one and I removed both restrictorsYou could also try changing to a braided line, like other have said. That should just be something you do as maintenance at this point.
I should read, I see you said that already .I have one and I removed both restrictors
FWIW, I'm at 68k now. Replaced clutch master and pedal assembly at 63k after it leaked on floor mat.
Previously replaced clutch line at 54k with clutch masters.
Clutch action always seems good and consistent so far, other than the first time I tried to bleed it until I got all the air out. 😊😁
Edit:
What about the hill assist? I tend to forget about it, as I turned it off soon after I got the car. It doesn't effect the clutch feel itself, but can feel quite different taking off at times. 🤔
Previously replaced clutch line at 54k with clutch masters.
Clutch action always seems good and consistent so far, other than the first time I tried to bleed it until I got all the air out. 😊😁
Edit:
What about the hill assist? I tend to forget about it, as I turned it off soon after I got the car. It doesn't effect the clutch feel itself, but can feel quite different taking off at times. 🤔
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